HUMILITY

My heart is so full I had to write about it. I know that I am beyond blessed and it brings me to tears at times. I work for the Cache Valley Transit Dept as a driver. I've been going thru training the last 2 weeks. Its a bit different because the training isn't all at once. They made it to where every one's schedule is accommodated. This is a good and bad thing.  I'm only working 2-3 days a week but this gives me more time to volunteer. I was listening to this song and it dawned on me how happy I am. I've never been this happy in my life before. I am single, no where near done with school, very poor, but happy. I feel I have so many opportunities ahead of me. My job is so cool. Not only can I work, go to school, and volunteer but I can take time off for internships and come back and still have a job when I come back. This is so unheard of its crazy. With this being said I decided to do conservation work this summer in either Hawaii, Moab, or stay here in Logan and work with the UCC for the summer. I know I want to help people and having the chance to still get more experience in that area while I work my way thru school is amazing. Over the weekend some friends of ours got together and somehow the option of working for my friend Brian when I have time came up. The schedule for my job is crazy and you can either work fill in, part time, or full time. It is based on seniority. So seeing that I'm new I'm basically at the bottom of the seniority list so the fact that I can work for Brian if I don't have a shift is such a blessing. Who would have ever guessed right? For example this week I work for CVTD Tuesday and Friday and I'm working for Brian Wednesday and Thursday.
On another note I volunteer for the Cache Valley Humane Society and Common Ground. The humane society holds such a special place in my heart. I love animals especially dogs. Knowing that I can make a difference in an animals life when things are tough for them and they don't have a home makes me happy. After taking a tour of "Best Friends Animal Sanctuary" in Kanab, UT I have felt compelled to volunteer close to home. These animals have their stories (I'm sure) of the life they have lived thus far. I just want to help make it easier for them and give them love and affection and some consistency they wouldn't received if it weren't for volunteers. Common Ground is a place that does outdoor activities with people with disabilities. People with disabilities hold such a special place in my heart because I see them and know they are special to Heavenly Father. I once heard that  people with disabilities were born the way they were because they helped escort Satan out of Heaven. We do activities like rock climbing, hiking, ice fishing, bike rides/trips, we go on river trips as well. In Feb I plan on going dog sledding in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It's fun to get to know the clients and to see them enjoy themselves or overcome a challenge. Volunteering gives me a joy, happiness and strength I think I could not get from anywhere else. I know I am happy because of the gospel and am very thankful for it.